Eight Times Up

Eight Times Up
Author:
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN: 9781663635365

In this middle-grade novel, Riley's dad signs him up for aikido to help him manage his anxiety.

Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8

Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8
Author: Naoki Higashida
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0812997409

From the author of the bestselling The Reason I Jump, an extraordinary self-portrait of a young adult with autism “Essential reading for parents and teachers of those with autism who remain nonverbal.”—Temple Grandin Naoki Higashida was only thirteen when he wrote The Reason I Jump, a revelatory account of autism from the inside by a nonverbal Japanese child, which became an international success. Now, in Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8, he shares his thoughts and experiences as a young man living each day with severe autism. In short, powerful chapters, Higashida explores school memories, family relationships, the exhilaration of travel, and the difficulties of speech. He also allows readers to experience profound moments we take for granted, like the thought-steps necessary for him to register that it’s raining outside. Acutely aware of how strange his behavior can appear to others, he aims throughout to foster a better understanding of autism and to encourage society to see people with disabilities as people, not as problems. With an introduction by the bestselling novelist David Mitchell, Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 also includes a dreamlike short story Higashida wrote especially for the U.S. edition. Both moving and of practical use, this book opens a window into the mind of an inspiring young man who meets every challenge with tenacity and good humor. However often he falls down, he always gets back up. Praise for Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 “[Naoki Higashida’s] success as a writer now transcends his diagnosis. . . . His relative isolation—with words as his primary connection to the outside world—has allowed him to fully develop the powers of observation that are necessary for good writing, and he has developed rich, deep perspectives on ideas that many take for granted. . . . The diversity of Higashida’s writing, in both subject and style, fits together like a jigsaw puzzle of life put in place with humor and thoughtfulness.”—The Japan Times “Profound insights about what the struggle of living with autism is really like . . . Once again, the invitation to step inside Higashida’s mind is irresistible.”—London Evening Standard “Naoki Higashida’s lyrical and heartfelt account of his condition is a gift to anyone involved with the same challenges. . . . Higashida shows a delicate regard for the difficulties his condition creates . . . and is adept at explaining his experiences in language that makes sense to neurotypicals.”—The Guardian

Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up

Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up
Author: Alan Gettis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9780979875526

This new edition of Seven Times Down Eight Times Up: Landing on Your Feet in an Upside Down World is the right book for the right time. We seemingly are in the midst of an upside down world in which the economy is in shambles, our security is threatened, and we're uncertain of who we can trust. It is no wonder that we struggle with our emotions to the extent that we do. The second edition revises many of the original stories while adding a host of new ones. The book retains its easy-to-read format, offering a hundred brief, parable-like stories that hold your interest while conveying valuable insights that help you to feel better and function differently.

Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight

Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight
Author: John Mason
Publisher: Worthy Inspired
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1617956406

The winner is the one who refuses to lose. Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight presents 52 key principles, actions, and encouragements that equip readers to develop the perseverance and determination that lead to real success.

Eight Times Up

Eight Times Up
Author: John Corr
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459818636

Through the teachings of their sensei, Riley and his classmates come to understand that aikido is not about winning or losing or about being perfect. In the dojo, Riley meets boys who are much rougher than he is and a girl who is tougher than all the rest of them put together. For Wafaa, aikido is not her first choice. She was disqualified from competing in judo for wearing a hijab.From the first time she steps on the mat, it's clear she is far more skilled than anyone expected. Sensei shows them all how to tap into their inner strength and find their place in the universe.

Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Mental Toughness for Everyone

Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Mental Toughness for Everyone
Author: MacDonald Brent
Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781792495281

A highly readable, user-friendly book that draws on robust evidence and incorporates lessons from history, sociology, psychology, pop culture, and personal and clinical examples. Readers learn about what mental toughness is, how it can be assessed, and how it can be applied to their professional and personal lives.

This Time Is Different

This Time Is Different
Author: Carmen M. Reinhart
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2011-08-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0691152640

An empirical investigation of financial crises during the last 800 years.

Presentation Zen

Presentation Zen
Author: Garr Reynolds
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2009-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0321601890

FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

Paris Times Eight

Paris Times Eight
Author: Deirdre Kelly
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1926812220

“Very engaging . . . This charming travel memoir shows us how a person and a city can grow and change in tandem.” —Booklist Over eight visits to Paris, Deirdre Kelly has found herself—first as a nineteen-year-old and then later as a budding writer, a dance critic, and a fashion reporter. Subsequent visits—with her mother, her future husband, and later as a mother herself—have shown her that while some parts of Paris remain constant, her life is always evolving. More than just a beautiful and romantic backdrop for her self-discovery, Paris itself contributes to that discovery, emerging as a principal character in Kelly’s life, an influence that inspires, guides, and teaches as she ages. A terrific gift for budding travelers, Francophiles, and women on their own path toward growth, this book reminds readers of their own favorite place. “A poignant, honest, and deliciously sexy coming-of-age story.” —Jan Wong, national bestselling author of Beijing Confidential “Deirdre Kelly’s writing is fast-paced and full of color and gives the reader an insider’s view. She gets it right.” —Sally Armstrong, national bestselling author of The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor “Takes the reader on a colorful travelogue along the narrow streets of the Marais district, the spectacular Tuileries gardens and the bustling Galleries Lafayette department store . . . a fast-paced, breezy read, its substance subtly woven into a tale of a city whose glamour and beauty never fades.” —Ottawa Citizen “At times pensive, sardonic and laugh-out-loud funny, as it chronicles a real life with all its comedies and tragedies.” —Calgary Herald